Median salary
$98,750
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$92.5k – $133.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
78.6%
11 of 14 roles
Live roles
14
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Medical Writer
Senior Medical Writer (Fixed-Term Contract)
Senior Medical Writer
Senior Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Senior Medical Writer, Medical Communications
Senior Scientific Associate / Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing (CST)
Senior Scientific Associate / Senior Medical Writer - Promotional Medical Writing (CST)
Medical Policy Writer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Costello Medical
|
$73,750 | 3 |
Precision AQ
|
$104,375 | 2 |
Precision Medicine Group
|
$104,375 | 2 |
Revolution Medicines
|
$237,500 | 1 |
| CP Compass Pathways | $160,000 | 1 |
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, LLC
|
$157,500 | 1 |
micro1
|
$135,200 | 1 |
Cohere Health
|
$90,000 | 1 |
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How much do Medical Writer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Medical Writer roles in United States is $98,750 per year. Most pay falls between $92,500 (25th percentile) and $133,750 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $73,750 to $160,000.
These figures are computed live from 14 active Medical Writer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 11 (78.6%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Medical Writer roles in United States include Revolution Medicines, Compass Pathways, Centessa Pharmaceuticals, LLC and Precision Medicine Group.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Medical Writer salary in United States?
- The median is $98,750 per year, with most pay between $92,500 and $133,750 (25th–75th percentile), based on 11 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Medical Writer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $73,750 to $160,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $98,750. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.